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At Least 18 Killed In Ukraine As Russia Launches New Missile And Drone Attacks

NEB Sets Class 12 Exam Timeline: Exams To Begin In First Week Of Baisakh 2084

Nepal’s National Examination Board has announced that the Class 12 annual examinations for the 2083/84 academic session will begin in the first week of Baisakh 2084, with the detailed routine expected by Falgun 15. NEB has also targeted the first week of Asar 2084 for publishing Class 12 results, while Class 11 exams will take place after the Class 12 examinations.

Home Minister Sudan Warns MP Sunar: ‘We Cannot Act as Judges’

Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has expressed dissatisfaction over MP Khagendra Sunar’s treatment of Nepal Police Chief Dan Bahadur Karki, warning that officials cannot act as judges based solely on allegations and complaints.

After Repeated Delays, Nepal’s 10th National Games Finally Get New December Dates

The NSC has fixed December 2–15, 2026, for the long-delayed 10th National Games in Surkhet and approved the required standards and guidelines for the competition. The board also approved Nepal's participation in the 20th Asian Games in Japan, moved ahead with the first National Para Games from December 30, and discussed the continuing ANFA dispute.

From Eggs to Biscuits: How Nepal’s Football Crisis Is Reaching Young Players

More than 100 young footballers living in four ANFA-linked academies across Nepal are facing reduced meals, unpaid school expenses and growing financial uncertainty after FIFA’s suspension disrupted funding to the All Nepal Football Association. Academy officials say some centers are surviving through personal loans and unpaid bills, raising concerns that a football governance dispute is now affecting children who rely on the academies for much more than training.

Nepal’s Asian Games Esports Participation At Risk Despite Qualifying In Three Titles

Nepal’s qualified esports teams in Honor of Kings, PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang face the risk of missing the 20th Asian Games in Aichi Nagoya, Japan, as a dispute between esports associations creates serious registration problems.

Supreme Court Reopens Congress Power Fight: Is a Party Split Now Less Likely?

The Supreme Court has reopened the Nepali Congress leadership dispute by allowing Sher Bahadur Deuba and Purna Bahadur Khadka to seek a review of the April 17 ruling that upheld Gagan Thapa’s leadership. Thapa remains the legally recognised party president for now, but the fresh court process has disrupted convention planning and appears to have reduced the immediate possibility of the Deuba camp breaking away to form another party.

MECEE BL Uncertainty Grows As 60,000 Students Wait For Entrance Application Notice

Medical Education Commission leadership vacancies have delayed the application process for MBBS, BDS, nursing and other bachelor level medical programs, while college monitoring, seat allocation and several key academic decisions have also been affected.

Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja: The Man Who Changed Mountaineering Forever

Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja MBE was a legendary Nepali mountaineer who redefined high-altitude climbing through record-breaking achievements, including completing all 14 eight-thousanders in 6 months and 6 days and leading the first winter ascent of K2. His journey from a Gurkha and Special Boat Service soldier to a global mountaineering icon, author and inspiration for millions continues to represent courage, resilience and the belief that nothing is impossible.

The Border That Millions Cross Without a Passport

The Nepal India open border supports millions of crossings for work, trade, healthcare, education, and family visits. However, trafficking, smuggling, and illegal migration remain concerns, requiring stronger cooperation and modern security.

Government To Support Promising Nepali Innovations Stalled By Lack Of Funding

The government is preparing to support researchers and innovators whose useful prototypes have remained unfinished because of financial, technical or institutional limitations. Minister Mahabir Pun says a formal call for proposals will be announced soon.

Ambassador Appointments Delayed As Political Tension Between Prime Minister And Foreign Minister Grows

Nepal’s ambassador appointment process has been delayed after five career diplomats recommended by Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal failed to receive Cabinet approval. The delay comes as reported tension between Prime Minister Balendra Shah and the foreign minister grows, while Nepal continues to face ambassador vacancies in up to 22 diplomatic missions.

The Day Nepali Volleyball Changed Forever: Inside the Country's First Franchise League Auction

Nepal has reached a major sporting milestone with the launch of its first professional men's franchise volleyball league, beginning with a nationwide player auction that brings together six regional teams. The initiative is expected to create professional opportunities for athletes, attract private investment into the sport and establish a stronger pathway for the future of volleyball in Nepal.

RSP Bars MPs From Appointing Relatives As Personal Secretaries, Makes Open Competition Mandatory

The Rastriya Swatantra Party has introduced strict rules for appointing personal secretaries to its federal MPs. Relatives cannot be selected, appointments must follow an open process, and any misuse of salaries or creation of fake positions could lead to disciplinary action.

Oli Says Nepal’s Gen Z Uprising Was More Frightening Than the Maoist Conflict—Why His Comparison Is Dividing Opinion

CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli has described the violence and destruction during Nepal’s September 8–9, 2025 Gen Z uprising as more frightening than the tactics used during the Maoist conflict, while accusing the post-protest political transition of violating the Constitution. His remarks have reopened debate over responsibility for the deadly crackdown, the destruction that followed, the dissolution of Parliament and whether the two very different periods of violence should be compared at all.

Why Dr Govinda KC Is Risking His Health for Nepal’s Medical System—Again

Dr Govinda KC is preparing to begin his 24th indefinite hunger strike in Dhangadhi after accusing the government of ignoring his deadline and repeatedly failing to honour commitments on medical education, healthcare access and institutional accountability. His five-point agenda challenges disputed appointments, proposed scholarship reductions, expansion of private medical-college seats without adequate standards, weak public services in border regions, and the lack of action on major crimes and corruption.

Nepal-Born Space Innovator Jagriti Luitel Selected To Represent Nepal And Canada At World’s Largest Space Congress

Nepal-born space innovator Jagriti Luitel has been selected to represent Nepal and Canada at the 77th International Astronautical Congress 2026 in Türkiye. She will speak as a panelist on the "Emerging Space Nations" plenary, highlighting Nepal's growing role in the global space sector.

Why Did Balen And Rabi Leave Parliament After Just 20 Minutes?

Prime Minister Balen Shah and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane attended the House of Representatives meeting on Tuesday but left after remaining inside for around 20 minutes. Before entering the chamber, the Prime Minister also held a brief discussion with Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal, although the reason for their early departure was not immediately disclosed.

Nepal Creates History As Saurya Shrestha Wins First Ever Silver Medal At International Physics Olympiad

Nepal has reached a historic milestone after Saurya Shrestha won the country's first ever silver medal at the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 in Colombia. The achievement highlights the immense potential of Nepalese students despite limited institutional support and raises fresh questions about the need for greater government investment in science Olympiads and young academic talent.

Government Makes Moral Education Mandatory Under National Integrity Policy 2083

The Nepal Government has introduced the National Integrity Policy 2083, making moral education and integrity lessons compulsory in school and higher education curricula. The policy also incorporates integrity-related topics into Public Service Commission and other government recruitment examinations to strengthen ethical values and good governance.

Nepal Loves Football, So Why Is The World Cup Still A Distant Dream?

Nepal loves football deeply, but love alone has not taken the country to the FIFA World Cup. Weak leadership, ANFA disputes, and unstable management have kept the dream far away

Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel Responds After Class 12 Students Protest Over NEB Results

Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel has responded after Class 12 students protested at Maitighar over concerns about NEB results, saying the evaluation process was clear and reliable. He also announced that a committee has been formed with deputy secretary-level representatives from the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Curriculum Development Centre to conduct sample testing of answer sheets and verify marks and data entry.

High Court Sentences Six To Life Imprisonment In Binod Shahi M*rder Case

The High Court Dipayal has sentenced six people, including Nepali Congress municipal president Sajjan Shahi, to life imprisonment in connection with the 2022 M*rder of 16-year-old Binod Shahi in Achham. The ruling overturns a previous decision by the Achham District Court that had acquitted all defendants in the case.

RSP Postpones Closed Session Of First National Convention

The Rastriya Swatantra Party has postponed the closed session of its First National Convention in Bharatpur to Asar 9 after delegate verification and card printing took longer than expected.

Prime Minister Balendra Shah And RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane Inaugurate Party’s First General Convention In Chitwan

The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party has started its first general convention in Bharatpur, Chitwan. Prime Minister Balendra Shah and party chairman Rabi Lamichhane jointly opened the event by ringing the party’s election symbol, the bell.

RSP Begins First General Convention In Bharatpur With High-Tech Setup And Electronic Voting

The Rastriya Swatantra Party has begun its first general convention in Bharatpur, Chitwan, with thousands of delegates attending from Nepal and abroad. The convention will discuss party restructuring, policy direction, statute changes, and will use electronic voting to elect the chairman and central committee members.

CIAA Expands E-Passport Investigation As Former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba Is Asked To Appear

The CIAA has brought former Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba into its investigation into the e-passport procurement case and has issued a notice asking her to appear for questioning. The inquiry, which already involves several detained officials, is examining allegations of irregularities in the passport tender process that may have caused significant financial losses to the state.

Nepal Sent Kids To War; One Never Forgets

In 2002, Maoist guerrillas walked into a school in Kavre and recruited 12 year old Lenin Bista training him to make bombs, spy on army bases, and fight a war where two of his classmates died beside him. Twenty years later, after being labelled disqualified, paid just Rs 10,000 and jailed for his activism, Nepal's Supreme Court finally declared what was done to him and 4,000 other children a heinous war crime.

Boptang in Udayapur Emerging as Nepal’s New Paragliding Hub, Attracting Foreign Trainees

Boptang Hill in Udayapur has started gaining recognition as an emerging paragliding training destination in eastern Nepal. With trainees arriving from Nepal and several foreign countries, tourism entrepreneurs say the area could become a major adventure tourism hub if proper infrastructure and government support are provided.

NHRC Recommends Action Against KP Oli, Lekhak, And Prithvi Gurung Over Human Rights Violations

NHRC Recommends Action Against KP Sharma Oli, Ramesh Lekhak, And Prithvi Subba Gurung Over Human Rights Violations Linked To Bhadra 23 And 24 Incidents And Suggests New Law For Punishment

India Hands Over 10 Prisoner Transport Trucks To Nepal To Support Security And Law Enforcement Agencies

India has handed over 10 prisoner transport trucks to Nepal in Birgunj, saying the vehicles will help strengthen the capacity of Nepal’s security and law enforcement agencies.

UML Meeting Turns Heated As Leaders Question KP Oli’s Leadership After Election Defeat

A UML Secretariat meeting at KP Sharma Oli’s Gundu residence turned tense after leaders demanded an election review, leadership accountability, and party reform following the Fagun 21 election defeat.

Nepal elected unanimously at WHO assembly

Nepal Elected Vice President Of 79th World Health Assembly During WHO Meeting In Geneva As Health Minister Nisha Mehata Represents Country At Global Health Gathering